Darryl vs Lake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, D

Playground Safety Score

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Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Lake Rank #1,633

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darryl ___

  • Darryl James
  • Darryl Lee
  • Darryl Wayne
  • Darryl Eugene
  • Darryl Ray
  • Darryl Lynn

Lake ___

  • Lake Henry
  • Lake James
  • Lake Owen
  • Lake Reid
  • Lake Cole
  • Lake River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Lake

River Forest Blaze Brook Ridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Lake more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Lake mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Darryl and Lake boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.

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